Ken Paxton said GOP convention hurt his polling numbers

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How did the left and right cover Ken Paxton said GOP convention hurt his polling numbers?

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Is Ken Paxton said GOP convention hurt his polling numbers left or right?

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Is the coverage of Ken Paxton said GOP convention hurt his polling numbers biased?

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Which side is not reporting Ken Paxton said GOP convention hurt his polling numbers?

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Which outlets covered Ken Paxton said GOP convention hurt his polling numbers?

108 that we know of, every one of them listed further up this page with a link to its own report and to what we hold on the publisher. Nothing here is a summary of somebody else's summary: the outlets are named so the original reporting can be read.

What did Ken Paxton say about the GOP convention?

According to leaked audio obtained by The New York Times, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton privately told donors and lobbyists that the recent GOP convention in Dallas hurt his polling numbers, stating 'Everybody's numbers dropped'.

How did Ken Paxton's campaign respond to the leaked audio?

Paxton campaign adviser Nick Maddux dismissed the report as 'manipulated nonsense' and claimed their internal polls showed Paxton leading. He stated that 'every serious pollster' would indicate an improvement in the Republican's position.

Who is Ken Paxton running against in the Senate race?

Ken Paxton is in a close Senate race against state Representative James Talarico, who is seeking to become the first Democrat elected to the Senate from Texas since 1988.

Is President Trump involved in the Texas race?

President Trump is scheduled to appear in Texas this week for a campaign event. His campaign aims to help Republican candidates win and preserve GOP control of the House and Senate.